Data Analyst

SUMMARY:
The Centre for Child and Adolescent Lung Health (CHILD) at the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (www.lunginstitute.co.za), requires applications for a DATA ANALYST for the Drakenstein Child Health Study (DCHS).
 
The incumbent will be based at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital and will be responsible for preparing, analyzing and reporting on data related to the primary project outcomes and providing ongoing statistical support to students and investigators.
 
DCHS is a multi-year birth cohort study following 1,000 mother child pairs to investigate the epidemiology, aetiology and risk factors for childhood lower respiratory illness and the impact on child health, including the development of chronic respiratory disease. The study aims to investigate the role and interaction of potential risk factors covering 7 areas (environmental, infectious, nutritional, genetic, psychosocial, maternal and immunological risk factors) that may impact on child health. The cohort has been actively followed for 12 years, with an additional focus on the emergence of non-communicable diseases and mental health as the children reach adolescence. With an extensive publication record, strong international collaborations and novel work in areas which include the childhood microbiome, gene expression, and adolescent TB, the study presents exciting opportunities for analysis and collaboration.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters degree in statistics, epidemiology or public health (with a strong quantitative focus)
• Previous clinical research and statistical analysis experience (minimum 3 years)
• Knowledge of STATA
• Data management experience with electronic platforms such as REDCap

• PhD degree in statistics, epidemiology or public health (with a strong quantitative focus)
• Knowledge and experience in longitudinal data analysis is a distinct advantage
• Experience working in a collaborative research environment
• Experience with publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

• Providing statistical support to investigators and students by running specific analyses
• Advising investigators and students on statistical approaches to research questions
• Data quality control (including input into quality control systems and creating feedback reports)
• Developing and maintaining REDCap-based databases, and reporting from such databases

• Position will be based in Mowbray
• 12-month Fixed Term Contract
• Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

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